Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Exposure of an individual to a foreign protein (antigen) that provokes an immune response
A)thoracic duct
B)thymus gland
C)tonsils
D)toxin
E)vaccination
F)vaccine

Question

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Exposure of an individual to a foreign protein (antigen) that provokes an immune response
A)thoracic duct
B)thymus gland
C)tonsils
D)toxin
E)vaccination
F)vaccine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Vaccination refers to the exposure of an individual to a foreign protein (antigen) that provokes an immune response.

Answer: F 
 Vaccine refers to the preparation (usually a biological preparation) that is used to stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight specific infections or diseases.

Answer: A 
 Thoracic duct is a large lymphatic vessel that carries lymph and lymphocytes from the lower body and left side of the body to the left subclavian vein near the heart.

Answer: B 
 Thymus gland is a glandular organ located in the chest region that is important in the development and maturation of certain white blood cells (T cells) that are critical for the immune response.

Answer: C 
 Tonsils are the small masses of lymphoid tissue located in the throat that play a role in the immune response against infections that enter the body through the mouth or nose.

Answer: D 
 Toxin refers to a poisonous substance that is produced by a living organism, such as a bacterium or a fungus.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings